Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Illinois

Serving Cook County & the Surrounding Areas

Edward F. Dolan

Edward F. Dolan

Dec 31, 2014

Edward F. Dolan, age 76. Beloved husband of Maureen Golden Dolan; loving father of Mary Kay (Daniel) Crantz, Meghan Dolan, Edward K. (Christina) Dolan, and the late David; dear grandfather of Meredith Crantz, Bridget Crantz, Molly Dolan and Kate Dolan; fond brother of Geraldine O'Neill, Mary Pat de Chatelet and Robert Dolan. Visitation Friday January 2, 2015 from 8:30 a.m....

Josephine T. Mruczek

Josephine T. Mruczek

Dec 23, 2014

Josephine T. Mruczek, age 84. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Tekla Mruczek; dear sister of the late MaryAnn (the late George) Joks, Helen (the late Steve) Kaczmarek, and the late John Mruczek. Survived by nephews Joseph Kaczmarek, Robert Joks, and John Joks. Visitation Sunday, December 28, 2014 from 3-7 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave.,...

Arthur T. Seybert

Arthur T. Seybert

Dec 21, 2014

Arthur T. Seybert, age 91. Beloved husband of Catherine L. nee Hogan; dear father of Patricia (Ronald) Horvath, Arthur R (Merikay), Brian (the late Blanche), and Clifford (Therese); loving grandfather of Richard, Michael, Theresa, Patrick, Michael, Kevin, Marie, Anne and James; great-grandfather of 11; fond brother of Dorothy (the late Samuel V.P.) Banks; uncle of James (Grace) Banks and Karen...

Mildred E. Del Re

Mildred E. Del Re

Dec 18, 2014

Mildred E. Del Re, age 96. Devoted and beloved mother of Charmaine Del Re (James) Roth and Christine Del Re (Nicholas Hartmann). Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester (2 blks West of Mannheim Rd.) on Sunday, December 21, 2014 from 3 to 8pm. All are to meet Monday at St....

David Cadieux

David Cadieux

Dec 17, 2014

David Cadieux, age 21, Memorial Service Tuesday, December 30, 2014, 3:30 pm at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave at Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan with visitation from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.

Joan Ann Harrington

Joan Ann Harrington

Dec 8, 2014

Joan Ann Harrington, age 70, of Chicago, Illinois passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2014. Joanie was the cherished sister of Kathleen Harrington Rozumalski of Nashotah, Wisconsin and Thomas Harrington of Mequon Wisconsin; dearest aunt of Robert Rozumalski, Karen Rozumalski Pieri, Kristin Rozumalski Bischoff, Mara Harrington Gloor, and Scott Harrington. Joan is also survived by many cousins, grand nieces...

Joseph S. Nykaza

Joseph S. Nykaza

Dec 7, 2014

Joseph S. Nykaza, age 83. Visitation Wednesday, December 10, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60642. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter St. Chicago, Illinois 60642. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, Illinois. For further information please call 312-421-0936.

Natalie G. Linden

Natalie G. Linden

Dec 5, 2014

Natalie "Babe" Linden, nee Govedarica, age 76. Beloved wife of the late Henry; dear step-mother of Robert (Nancy Desmond) Linden, and Debra Linden Thomas; loving step-grandmother of Heather Anne Linden; fond sister of Thomas (the late Sheryl) Govedarica; dear aunt of Julie Govedarica. Also survived by cousins and friends. Please omit flowers. For further information 312-421-0936.

Ostap Kuszniruk

Ostap Kuszniruk

Nov 22, 2014

Ostap Kuszniruk, age 91. Loving husband of the late Vera. Funeral liturgy Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Bloomingdale, Illinois 60101 with interment to follow at St. Andrew Cemetery.

Sr. Mary Hilary Savago

Sr. Mary Hilary Savago

Nov 17, 2014

Sister Mary Hilary Savago, age 81. Passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. Visitation Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Chapel, 3051 N. Christiana Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60618 until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Maryhill Cemetery, 8600 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, Illinois. Family and friends...

Estelle I. Frasher

Estelle I. Frasher

Nov 8, 2014

Estelle I. Frasher, age 68. Beloved Mother of Thomas, Anthony (Jennifer), Amanda (Louie) Hernandez, and the late Timothy; loving Grandmother of Kyle, Gavin, Joshua, Caitlynn, Griffin, and Greydin; devoted Daughter of Margaret and the late Edward Nega; fond Sister of the late Edward and the late Daniel Nega. Visitation Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Michalik...

Joyce M. Merges

Joyce M. Merges

Nov 5, 2014

Joyce M. Merges nee McAuliffe, age 76. Loving wife of Tony; caring mother of Beth (Jeff) Cousins, Kathy (Jay) House; affectionate grandmother of Anthony and Leah Cousins, Morgan, Elizabeth, and Mack House; sister of Walter (Janice) McAuliffe, and Marybeth (James) Kiley. Visitation Tuesday 10:15 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at Holy Name Cathedral, 730...

Edward A. Cuzelis

Edward A. Cuzelis

Nov 4, 2014

Edward A. Cuzelis passed away on November 4th. He was 89. He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth. Edward was born and raised in Chicago by his parents Leon and Elizabeth Cuzelis with his brother Leo. He served in the United States Navy. He was employed at Ryerson Steel for eight years in a managerial position. He and his...

Beverly S Blossom

Beverly S Blossom

Nov 1, 2014

Beverly Schmidt Blossom was born Beverly Carol Schmidt in Chicago in 1926. Her father, Theodore Schmidt, was a dentist practicing at Belmont and Crawford, and she lived with him and her mother, Florence Pfeiffer, at Springfield and Fullerton. She attended Mozart Grammar School, and during those childhood years studied dance, piano, and elocution at the Arnwahl Studios on West Fullerton...

Rita M. Olinski

Rita M. Olinski

Oct 16, 2014

Rita M. Olinski (nee Lesiak). Beloved wife of Robert "Bob"; dear mother of Richard (Lorraine), Randy (Linda), Russell, Roger (Lynda), Renee Kwiatkowski, and Ross (Jennifer); loving grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of four; fond sister of Tessie Burton. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. at The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Home, 7751 W. Irving Park Rd (Delphine Michalik Funeral Director). Funeral...

William J. Kouba

William J. Kouba

Oct 2, 2014

William J. Kouba, age 72. Rail Industry Expert. Passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014 surrounded by his family after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born January 12, 1942 and was raised on the west side of Chicago. Bill married his wife of 23 years, Joan Maurey, in 1991. They lived in the Gold Coast neighborhood of...

Helena Maria Yarnold

Helena Maria Yarnold

Oct 1, 2014

Helena Maria Yarnold passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014 peacefully in her sleep at the age of 87. Beloved wife to James Knapps Yarnold; mother to Paul, Susan, Barbara, Charles, Jim and Jack; loving grandmother to Maggie and Johnny. Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at St. John Cantius, 825 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago, Illinois. Interment Maryhill Cemetery, 8600 N. Milwaukee Avenue,...

Charlene K. Menez

Charlene K. Menez

Sep 20, 2014

Charlene K. Menez (nee Knoerzer), age 88, of Chicago, Illinois and Muncie, Indiana, passed away September 20, 2014. Adoring wife of the late Dr. Joseph Francis Menez, Ph.D. Loving mother of Martin Menez, Michael Menez, and Mary Helen (nee Menez) Kearns (husband Glenn R. Miller). Dear grandmother of Peter Kearns, Ling-Ling Menez and Mike Menez. Fond sister of the late...

Joseph D. Mordente

Joseph D. Mordente

Sep 9, 2014

Joseph D. Mordente, age 86. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary, nee Tarsitano; dear father of Joseph (Sally), Peter, and John (Susan); loving grandfather of Gabriel and Charlie. Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m. at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd., 7000 S. Madison St., Willowbrook. Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to Our Lady of Peace Church, 701...

Jorge Cisneros

Jorge Cisneros

Sep 1, 2014

Jorge Cisneros, age 84. Husband of the late Dolores; dear father of Alberto (Rita) and Angelo; loving grandfather of Marc, Alex and Jonathan. Visitation Monday, September 8, 2014, 5 to 9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60642. For further information 312-421-0936.